After some serious soul searching I believe that I will be able to better represent you and your needs if I stand and am elected in the 2019 elections. The journey I have taken over the last few months has highlighted areas I want to further develop prior to standing.  Over the next three years I will continue to promote local arts, business and heritage but I have recently discovered a love of political writing and social commentary and will be independently reporting on topics which matter to our communities.  I will be focusing on increasing the political activism of our under 40’s prior to next year’s general election and in the local elections two years later.  I wholeheartedly thank those who continue to support me and hope that you can follow my blog at http://www.kellipike.co.nz as I move forward.  My sincerest regards.  Kelli